Frame support for commodity-dispensing bins



Aug. 31,1926. 1. 1842,

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FRAME SUPPORT FOR COMMODITY-DISPENSING IBINS.

Application filed August 11, 1924. Serial No. 731,494.

This invention has reference to certain improvements in store fixtures, the primary obectis to provide a store fixture comprising an upright frame fixed on a counter and having means thereon for supporting any desired number of bins for granular merchandise, the said bins being disposed in longitudinal alignment and each having its lower end formed with a hopper-shaped mouth, the openings of which are controlled by spring influenced valves that are operated by levers conveniently positioned with respect to the dispenser while below the said outlets there is fixed on the counter rails that provide a track for a slidable scale and whereby various commodities may be easily and conveniently weighed and sacked.

To the attainment of the foregoing, reference is to be had to the drawings which accompany and form part, of this application.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a front elevation of my invention.

Figure 9. is a sectional view on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view on line 33 of Figure 2.

Figure 4; is a sectional view on line t-4 of Figure 2.

In the drawings the numeral A designates acounter, and on the top of this counter I erect a frame. The frame is preferably constructed of metal and includes corner posts or uprights arranged in opposed pairs and indicated by the numerals 1. Secured on the counter there are angle brackets 2 and to the upper flanges thereof there are connected the corner posts 1.

Riveted or otherwise secured to the top and at a suitable distance below the top on each of the corner posts 1 there are longitudinal and transverse angle plates 5 and 6, respectively. On the longitudinal pairs of plates 5 and 6 there are preferably equidistantly spaced transverse plates 7 and 8 re spectively. The lower plates 8 may be centrally formed on their edges with upstanding flanges S, the said flanges being riveted or otherwise secured to the substantially rectangular body portions of bins 10. The flanges of the upper plates 7 are likewise secured to the bins, and preferably resting upon the edges of the said flanges there are spacer blocks 11 that are connected to the confronting sides of the bins by means 12. Preferably the bins are of metal and have their open tops normally closed by hinged doors 13. Also preferably the doors 7 are flanged to insure a frictional engagement between the same and the bins, and thus positively protect the contents of the bins from dust, mice, etc.

As far as the description has progressed it will be noted that the bins may be easily detached from the frame by merely removing the securing means for the transverse plates and also that bins of different sizes may be effectively supported on the frame.

The rectangular body portion of each bin 10 has its lower end formed with an inwardly flared bottom 14 and each of the substantially funnel-shaped bottom portions 14 has a tubular outlet 15. Each of the tubular outlets is normally closed by a cone-shaped valve 16. Each valve is formed on the angle end of an operating handle or lever 16. Each lever is pivotally supported on the bracket 17 secured to the funnel-shaped lower portion 14 of each bin. Each lever 16 is influenced by a spring 18 to movethe same to close the-valve 16.

Secured on the counter A there are spaced rails 19. These rails provide a track for the wheels of a platform scale 20. The scale is arranged directly below the outlet mouths of the bins so that an empty sack arranged thereon may be brought opposite any one of the bins and by a pressure of the lever 16 in a downward direction the valve 16 willbe opened. Because of the shape of the valves 16 the commodities in the bins will find a slow outlet therefrom and the operator Will have ample time to ascertain from the position of the hand on the dial of the scale 20 the exact amount of material delivered into the sack. A release of the lever 16 permits the spring 18 to close the valve. Thus an accurate measurement of the commodity may be easily and quickly obtained.

The funnel-shaped lower portions of each of the bins are provided with openings which are closed by transparent plates 21- so that a customer will observe the contents of the bins.

Having described the invention I claim In a device for the purpose set forth, commodity bins and a frame for supporting such bins at an elevation, said frame including corner legs, spaced longitudinal and transverse angle plates secured respectively to the upper ends of the legs and at a dis tance therebelow, spaced transverse plates secured to the upper and lower longitudinal plates, and designed to receive therebetween the commodity dispensing bins and said transverse plates having flanges which con- 1 tact with and are removablysecured to the sides of the bins.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

ARTHUR B. SWINNIE. 

